Haven
a place of safety or refuge
Counseling for individuals seeking restoration, healing, and change
About haven counseling center
Merry Salamida LCSW
Owner, Therapist
My experience includes working with adults 18+ with a variety of presenting concerns. I specialize in processing trauma, adverse childhood experiences, life transitions, and familial conflict. I offer space and accompaniment to the transformative process of identifying particular patterns that leave you feeling stuck, rewiring self-defeating narratives that drive your day-to-day, and deepening in compassion for your whole self.
I primarily utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and narrative therapeutic frameworks to assess, identify, and treat presenting concerns. Good therapy is built on a trusted relationship. I tailor the experience of therapy to you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. Those who have worked with me have described my style as gentle, intentional, and warm.
My faith informs my practice of therapy, which seeks to create space for the tenderness of God, present in all suffering. If desired, I can offer an approach to psychotherapy that intentionally integrates psychology with the Christian/Catholic faith.
Services
Individual Therapy
50-55 minute telehealth sessions for Florida and Illinois residents.
Currently accepting self-payment. Haven Counseling Center PLLC can provide documentation for you to submit for out-of-network reimbursement based on your coverage. Be sure to contact your insurance provider to inquire about your eligibility for reimbursement for out-of-network providers.
I understand navigating these systems can be a barrier to pursuing treatment. I am happy to provide you with a template of questions to help determine your benefits with your insurance provider.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about payment and/or out-of-network reimbursement.
If you are not using insurance to access health care services including mental health therapy, you are entitled to a good-faith estimate for the cost of receiving therapeutic services which you will receive prior to your first session.
Contact me
To schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions, please fill out the form. I am looking forward to hearing from you!